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Joint Statement Regarding the Utah Department of Public Safety and Federal Searches
For Immediate Release July 9, 2019 Contact: Mark Thomas Chief of Staff | Utah Senate 801-673-8587 | mthomas@le.utah.gov Matt Lusty Deputy Chief of Staff | Utah House 801-783-8750 | mlusty@le.utah.gov Joint Statement Regarding the Utah Department of Public Safety and...
Revenue Restructure Task Force Launches Website, Seeking Public Input
For Immediate Release June 26, 2019 Contacts Aundrea Peterson Director of Communications | Utah Senate 801-791-3365 | aundreapeterson@le.utah.gov Harry Hansen Communications Specialist | Utah House of Representatives 801-575-4775 | harry@le.utah.gov Revenue...
TAX MODERNIZATION AND REVENUE RESTRUCTURE TOWN HALL MEETINGS START TUESDAY, JUNE 25
For Immediate Release June 17, 2019 Tax Modernization and Revenue Restructure Town Hall Meetings Begin Tuesday, June 25 Legislative Task Force invites the public to attend statewide listening tour June 25 – July 30 SALT LAKE CITY – A series of revenue restructure town...
Victim Targeting Bill Signing
Media AdvisoryFor Immediate ReleaseApril 2, 2019 Contact: Anna Lehnardt Public Information Officer801.618.7552 | alehnardt@utah.gov Gov. Gary R. Herbert to Sign S.B. 103, Victim Targeting Penalty Enhancements What: Gov. Herbert, Senator Stuart Adams, Speaker Brad...
Tax Modernization
Addressing Utah's Budget ImbalanceLearn Why the Utah Legislature is Working on Addressing the State's Budget ImbalanceUtah faces a serious problem with its current tax system. With the rise of the service economy and the dramatic growth of e-commerce, we have outgrown...
Ash Wednesday Incident
MEDIA ADVISORY March 11, 2019 Contact:Aundrea PetersonDirector of CommunicationsUtah Senate 801-791-3365 | aundreapeterson@le.utah.gov Valley View Elementary School Teacher Clarifies Misunderstanding on Ash Wednesday Incident What: Valley View Elementary School...
Daylight Saving Time
Press Release For Immediate Release March 9, 2019 Contact: Representative Marsha JudkinsUtah House of Representatives District 61801-669-6962 | mjudkins@le.utah.gov Joint Resolution Regarding Daylight Saving Time SALT LAKE CITY, UT (3/9/19) – On Monday, March 11 at...
Medicaid Coverage For All
MEDICAID EXPANSION In February of 2019, lawmakers voted to expand Medicaid coverage to all Utahns. The carefully crafted solution balances the principles of compassion and concern for those in need with the principles of responsibility and prudence. SB 96, 4th...
Expungement Changes
For Immediate Release February 25, 2019 Contact: Bryan Grigg Utah House of Representatives(385) 479-0835 | bgrigg@le.utah.gov Representative Barlow Sponsors HB 212, Expungement Changes SALT LAKE CITY (2/25/19) – Representative Stewart Barlow is sponsoring HB 212,...